I REMEMBER WHEN RICH PEOPLE TRYING TO BUY OUR POLITICAL PROCESSES WAS A BAD THING: Steyer, Soros-Funded Groups Part of New Coalition Launched to Attack McConnell.

MAYBE STOP ELECTING SO MANY DEMOCRATS? Economists discuss ways to ‘keep Colorado competitive.’

Colorado continues to be a national model of economic growth. The state is a leader in tech jobs and workforce education, yet it slipped nationally, from fourth to ninth in one year, in a Forbes ranking for the best places to do business. Sustaining that growth will require a look at the state’s funding sources and local policies, local economists say.

“The risks to Colorado’s economy are, frankly, not economic risks,” said JJ Ament, CEO of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation. “The risk to Colorado’s economy in 2020 is politics and policy … We can’t let complacency develop of having it so good for so long that we don’t pay attention both at the Capitol in Denver and Washington.”

The Democrat-controlled state government seems determined to shut down the state’s fracking industry, which is a driver of growth, wages, and funding.

KRUISER’S MORNING BRIEF: Coronavirus Confusion Edition. “I favor dark humor, especially when faced with something terrifying like a virus that is having its way with people here in the era of modern medicine. It’s my coping mechanism, but I realize it’s not for everybody. So I’ll resist the urge to wonder why it couldn’t have wiped us all out and spared us this interminable impeachment boredom and move on to writing about the interminable impeachment boredom.”

He’s a giver.

THE MEDIA’S FAVORITE REPUBLICANS ARE ALWAYS REPUBLICANS WHO HATE REPUBLICANS: Media’s NeverTrump Voices Drown Out Republican Perspective.

UGH: Virus Scare Leaves 6,000 Quarantined On Italian Cruise Ship; Russia Closes Border With China.

BOY CAN’T HELP IT: Schiff Lies Again, Misquotes Trump’s Phone Call With Ukrainian President.

IMAGINE WHAT HE’D DO WITH ALL THE POWERS OF THE OVAL OFFICE: Joe Biden puts hands on voter, angrily responds when confronted about climate change.

IT SURE LOOKS THAT WAY: Impeachment ‘Whistleblower’ May Be Implicated in Biden-Burisma Caper, Trump Lawyer Says.

HARDBALL: Holy Crap. Lindsey Graham Just Threatened Democrats With His ‘Predicted’ Impeachment Witness List.

It’s the Return of Lindsey 2.0.

SO WOULD A NICELY SEARED, JUICY RIBEYE: Unfortunately Named ‘Meat Patch’ Could Help Vegetarians and Vegans With Cravings.

MEANWHILE, OVER AT VODKAPUNDIT: Establishment Dems Are Chumming the Waters for Bernie. “The establishment is moving against Sanders publicly and behind the scenes, but what I see is a lot of chum being tossed into the water behind the leaky boat known as the S.S. Democratic Chances.”

I also have this for our PJMedia/Townhall VIP members: Selling Peace: Can Trump Bring the Art of the Deal to the Middle East? “The Arab world responded by sending three of its American ambassadors to Trump’s unveiling, with pledges of generous support. Israel responded by having both of its rival potential leaders, Bibi Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, sign off on “Peace to Prosperity” in advance. The Palestinians responded by throwing a riot.”

Lots of good stuff for members and non-members alike today, and that VODKAPUNDIT discount code still works if you’ve been thinking of becoming a supporter.

THE VICTIMS OF TRUMP’S OPPRESSION NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD: If Nadler Is Right and Trump Is a Dictator, Why Hasn’t De Niro ‘Disappeared’?

Has it ever been so fun and profitable to be a victim?

OH: Warren, Sanders Endorsed By Labor Leader Accused of Race, Age Discrimination. “UNITE HERE chapter paid nearly $1 million to settle suit.”

CHRISTIAN TOTO: ‘Bombshell’s’ Theron: Fox News Does ‘Incredible Damage.’ “The Oscar winner adds she’s ‘dumbfounded’ anyone would get all their news from the right-leaning network.”

Moviegoers seemed dumbfounded that they were expected to pay money to go see her picture.

LOSIN’ IT: TDS on Maximum: Lawrence O’Donnell’s Conspiracy Theory on John Bolton.

FROM AMERICA’S NEWSPAPER OF RECORD: Don Lemon Furious About His Privacy Being Invaded By People Actually Watching His Show.

That stings.

TRADE: President Trump signs North American trade deal into law.

Congress gave Trump everything he wanted without much fuss, as though they expect him to be around for quite a while longer.

SOD OFF, SWAMPY: Get ready to eat bugs if you want to live beyond 2050.

GOING WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE: Inside the Hillary Bubble. “In Hillary, Clinton continues to act a part and act it badly. Her role today is that of a good-natured and not-at-all-bitter role model for tomorrow’s women. But her words betray her aggrievement and entitlement. She is not good at this. She was never good at this. She simply lacks the personality of a public-facing figure and should never have embarrassed herself trying to be one. If it hadn’t been for her proximity to William Jefferson Clinton, a man who genuinely did have a genius for connecting with people and lit up every room he was in for many years, the idea of trying to win elected office never would have infected her mind. There’s no shame in lacking political gifts. What is shameful is that she continues to blame her personal failings on the rest of us.”

Harsh, but fair.

HE HATES YOU. HE REALLY HATES YOU: Don Lemon Digs a Deeper Hole with His Terrible Apology, Denying Obvious Bigotry.

Related (From Ed): Name another industry that demonstrates that much open contempt for its potential customers Or as they say at the Washington Post, “Yeah, I’m in the media, screw you.”

Ed Morrissey adds that, not surprisingly, RNC quickly drops new campaign ad off CNN elitist faceplant. “Get ready for more iterations on this theme, because these claims will only get more and more prevalent as we get closer to November. The Democratic convention in July will likely have their video editors busy for weeks cutting new versions of this ad. By that time, the fact that both Democrats and the media haven’t learned that calling people idiots and racists isn’t an effective selling point will be revealing enough about the true issues of mental capacity in this market.”

OOPS: Democrat Just Accidentally Admitted House Impeachment Case Is Evidence-Free.

BONANZA: Paris Museums Put 60,000+ Historic Photos Online, Copyright-Free.

Here’s the portal, but I have to warn you it’s a serious time-suck.

TEMPER TANTRUM: Bernie Sanders Fans Leave Iowa College’s Mock Caucus in Protest As he Gets Trounced by Elizabeth Warren.

KRUISER’S MORNING BRIEF: California Freelancers Rally to Overturn Job-Killing AB5. “AB5 is a union-backed effort that has no other aim than to generate more union dues. It masquerades as pro-worker but it’s ultimately a job-killer. Freelance workers deliberately trade certain corporate comforts for flexibility and freedom, which the union ghouls behind AB5 seek to destroy. It’s more nanny-state control freak garbage from people who are envious.”

METAPHOR ALERT: The FBI arrested the guy responsible for keeping poop off of San Francisco’s streets. “Mohammed Nuru, San Francisco’s Public Works Director (you know, the guy whose job it is to keep the streets free of poop), was arrested by the FBI this morning on suspicion of public corruption.”